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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.22, 196.38 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.22, 196.38 and 124.74 is: 186.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.22 : 196.38 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.22/196.38 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.22x = 196.38 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.22x = 24,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,496.44/131.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.68

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